BRACES AND ALIGNERS

BRACES AND ALIGNERS

 

Braces are appliances used to correct crooked /irregular placed teeth , jaw correction, improvement in chewing and smile appearance. Your orthodontist is the best person to guide you on treatment modalities depending upon dentition.

TRADITIONAL METAL BRACES
Metal braces are made up of stainless steel brackets and wires that attach to your teeth with rubber bands. These rubber bands are available in a variety of colors, and many patients enjoy customizing their braces. Modern metal braces are smaller and less noticeable than they were in the past. They are still the most common type of braces.

CREAMIC: Ceramic braces are the same size and shape as metal braces, except that they have tooth-colored or clear brackets that blend in to teeth. Some even use tooth-colored wires to be even less noticeable

SELF LIGATING Self-ligating braces are placed much like conventional braces, with the exception of ligature: No elastic or rubber bands or metal ties are present because they are not needed. Instead, special clips or brackets are used to help the archwire move your teeth into place.

LINGUAL:Lingual braces are placed on the back surface of the teeth rather than in front, and therefore offer a great cosmetic alternative for those who want their teeth straightened, without the braces showing.

ALIGNERS: Invisalign clear aligner system are virtually invisible , treatment that uses an innovative approach to effectively straighten teeth , it uses a series of removable aligners using smart force technology that gradually moves your teeth to desired position Unlike with fixed braces there is no restriction on diet and cleaning is easy